Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he understands club skipper Per Mertesacker’s desire to stop playing next season because of the mental and physical toll the game has taken on the German. The World Cup-winning defender said in an interview with German publication Der Spiegel that his “body was finished” and that he would rather sit on the bench or in the stands. Mertesacker has made only 11 appearances for Arsenal this season. Arsenal had already announced the 33-year-old would take… Read more

Experience cannot be bought in the market and only those who have it can share it. That is the best way to capture assignment given to Super Eagles and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi to share his thoughts on what it means to be an Arsenal player with new teammates Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan Mkhitaryan swapped Manchester United for Arsenal in a sensational swap deal involving Alexis Sanchez while his former Borussia Dortmund team-mate Aubameyang quickly followed him through… Read more

EVERTON are set to offer Arsene Wenger an immediate return to Premier League management if he is sacked by Arsenal. Wenger’s Arsenal reign hit its lowest point as his side crashed to defeat at Brighton, the first time they have lost four games on the trot in 16 years. The ‘Wenger Out’ banners were out in force at the Amex Stadium while sections of Arsenal’s travelling fans chanted for the axe to fall. But the under-fire boss is wanted… Read more

Life must go on is probably the best way to capture the action of former Dortmund and Gunners new buy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arsenal may have suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Manchester City in Sunday's EFL Cup final. But Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang didn't let their embarrassing 3-0 loss by Pep Guardiola's side prevent him from enjoying himself on Monday night. The striker, who became Arsenal's record signing when he arrived from Borussia Dortmund for £56million in January, was seen… Read more

Arsenal are concerned that midfielder Aaron Ramsey could follow the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez by running his contract into its final year. Ramsey's current deal expires in the summer of 2019 and Arsenal are eager to retain the services of the Welshman, who has made more appearances, 318, for the club than any other current member of the first-team squad. As reported by The Times, Ramsey wants a significant increase on his current wages of £110,000… Read more

Arsenal have announced a five-year £200million extension to their contract with shirt sponsors Emirates in a deal described as the largest in the club's history. Emirates, who also own the naming rights to the stadium, will continue to sponsor Arsenal's shirts and training kit until the end of the 2023-24 season. The contract is worth £40m a year and continues Arsenal's partnership with the Dubai-based company which began when the Gunners moved from Highbury to the new ground in 2006.… Read more

Arsene Wenger admitted his hopes of a top-four finish and a swift return to the Champions League had taken a serious blow at the hands of Tottenham. Arsenal trail seven points behind their north London neighbours after the 1-0 defeat at Wembley and are five points adrift of fifth-placed Chelsea, who play at home to West Bromwich Albion, on Monday. 'This was a game we couldn't afford to lose,' said Wenger. 'That makes it much more difficult now but… Read more

Former Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant has reportedly been caught starring in webcam sex shows with his glamour model wife. Pennant, 35, is said to have been identified taking part in the seedy online videos by the distinctive 'love' tattoo on his right hand. His wife, Alice Goodwin, 32, allegedly charges strangers £6 a minute for one-to-one sessions on X-rated websites, and Pennant is said to have taken part in one. Alice is well known for her webcam work… Read more

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger weighed into the debate about simulation in the English Premier League on Thursday by suggesting that English players may have become “the masters of diving”. Wenger made the statement ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, and was speaking as the fallout continued from last weekend’s 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Spurs. During the match, Tottenham’s Dele Alli was booked for diving and Harry Kane was accused of falling too easily to… Read more

Former Arsenal and Ivorian defender Emmanuel Eboue has admitted he is desperate to return to the football pitch following the revelation of his heartbreaking personal struggles. The Gunners' cult hero previously revealed he had seriously considered taking his own life after financial mismanagement had left him penniless, with a bitter divorce meaning he has been estranged from his three children since the summer. Eboue has now opened up about his recent downward spiral, insisting he wants to play football… Read more

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Premier League debut may not come this weekend after Arsenal Wenger revealed the Arsenal striker is struggling with a fever. Aubameyang completed a deadline day move to the Emirates for a club record £56million as part of a convoluted process that saw Borussia Dortmund sign Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea and Olivier Giroud move to Stamford Bridge. The Gabon international has been in fine form for Dortmund with 13 goals in 16 Bundesliga games. However, Arsenal… Read more

Arsenal have completed the club-record £56million signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund confirmed the news on their Twitter account on Wednesday, before Arsenal then shared a series of pictures of Aubameyang posing in the club's home kit, pulling a variety of animated poses. He has become the best-paid player in the club's history on a three-and-a-half-year contract worth £180,000 per week. The 28-year-old striker is part of a transfer merry-go-round that will see Olivier Giroud leave the… Read more

England legend Sol Campbell has opened the door to a return to former side Arsenal in a coaching capacity. Campbell, who was named Trinidad and Tobago assistant manager in January 2017, is hoping to land a day-to-day coaching role and is targeting a move back to north London. The 43-year-old former centre back, speaking to talkSPORT, said of a return to Arsenal: 'I'd crawl there. If that situation happened, I'd be there like a shot. Campbell was appointed Trinidad… Read more